Naomi Thomas

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MA, MBACP, BAATN, Enhanced DBS
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

Manchester M3 & M21
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Are you feeling stuck, lost, helpless, numb, disconnected? Want to strengthen your mind? Do you want to gain clarity? Noticing an increase in feeling angry, anxious, or stressed? Difficulty setting boundaries? Have you experienced a loss? Struggling with identity? Wanting to improve the relationship you have with yourself and/or relationships with others? The latter are just some of the things I can help you with.

I am a professional, warm, down-to-earth psychotherapist who is passionate about helping my clients overcome the challenges they have experienced or are experiencing in their lives. Nothing is too small or too big for my therapy room.

I am a fully qualified BACP integrative psychotherapist and counsellor, trained to use a number of different therapeutic approaches within my practice to help you meet your therapeutic goals. I believe as humans, we are all unique, with different experiences and journeys, which is why I believe you are the expert of your life. My goal is to facilitate a space to help you help yourself by using my professional skills and building a supportive, genuine, therapeutic relationship.

I can offer you a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to explore, understand and navigate a wide range of emotional difficulties and concerns. As a therapist, I aim to offer you a space to express and explore your true emotions and vulnerabilities, a space to be your true authentic self without being afraid of judgment. This will allow us to work collaboratively to meet your needs and goals.

Training, qualifications & experience

Relevant qualifications:

  • Master's in Psychotherapy and Counselling at the University of Leeds (level 7)
  • Counselling Theory and Skills Certificate (level 3)
  • Counselling Skills Certificate (level 2)
  • Introduction to Counselling Certificate
  • BSc (Hons) in Sociology at the University of Manchester

I have experience with a diverse range of clients and ages (children, adolescents and adults), as well as previous volunteering experience within charities such as Improving Lives, Place2be and Mind.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).

Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.

Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.

All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Fees

£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • Students

Additional information

I offer discounts to students and clients who pay for eight or more sessions upfront. 

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

I currently have availability for a new client on a Thursday or Friday during the day. I currently have no evening slots available, however, I do hold a waiting list. 

Further information

I believe we all have a story that shapes our journey in life, who we are and how we see ourselves and others. By understanding our stories, we can understand ourselves more by increasing self-awareness and understanding triggers. I also believe that we are all uniquely different and so will experience life and events differently. As an integrative therapist, I am trained to use several different therapeutic approaches and techniques to help my clients: my training and skills allow me to tailor your sessions to meet your unique needs best.

As a therapist, I understand the courage and difficulty of starting therapy, so the sessions will always go at your pace. Our sessions will be directed by you, allowing your sessions to focus on the areas and topics you feel are most important, as I believe you are the expert on your experiences. My aim is to facilitate you in using therapy to understand and explore those experiences and feelings. I also understand that, at times, it can be challenging to know how you are truly feeling - we can work together to locate, name, and understand those unknown feelings.

My private practice is predominantly talking therapy. However, there may be times when I suggest using different creative techniques during our sessions. It is your choice whether you wish to engage in my suggestions. The duration of therapy varies per client, and I offer short and long-term face-to-face sessions. Each session will be 50 minutes long. I offer weekly and biweekly sessions. For long-term clients, drop-in sessions are available as and when needed.

Seeking therapy can be challenging and extremely daunting, but it's important to acknowledge this first step you have taken. It is also essential to find the right therapist for you, which is why I offer a free 20-minute telephone call. The call will give you a chance to ask questions and gain an understanding of what I can help you with, as well as what to expect.  

If you have any questions or want to book a free 20-minute telephone call, please do not hesitate to text, or email me. 

It is important to note, to protect your privacy, I will only return missed phone calls if a voice message is left. I will consider your voice message as consent to contact you back. 

I look forward to hearing from you soon. 

Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3

Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

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Online platforms

Zoom
Naomi Thomas
Naomi Thomas